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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1940

Page

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Armistice Terms Split French Territory and Surrender

Rome reports German and Italian leaders drafted terms dividing French territory and surrendering gold. France to join axis blockade against Britain. Terms include armistice division, surrender of gold and credits of France and other nations, surrender of strategic materials, and guarantees of resumed French industrial activity.

Britain Rome France England Munich Popolo di Roma Ministry of Popular Culture Mussolini Germany Poland Norway Denmark Holland Belgium New Castle

Weather notes show June rainfall near 3.67 inches

Apparent lack of sun keeps earth wet though rain fell on 12 of 18 days this month. June normal is 4.29 inches. 1939 had over five inches but this year is wetter due to a dry spring in 1939. Detours on Route 224 affect travel near the Pennsylvania line.

State Line Ohio Pennsylvania Line Lowellville Struthers Poland

Daily Weather Report Summary

Daily weather report for the United States shows a 24 hour period ending 5 p m Tuesday with a maximum of 84 and a minimum of 69. Precipitation records 0.48 inches and a river stage of 5.7 feet. Year ago figures list a 80 degree max and 67 degree min with 0.13 inches of rain.

United States

Surrender Of French Fleet Relieved Demand By Nazis In Peace Plea

Paris dispatch reports that German sources view unconditional surrender of France including the fleet as the chief demand in Hitler and Mussolini’s reply to Petain’s armistice appeal. They say Hitler and the Duce seek to crush Allied military power and reorganize Europe as in Hitler’s plans, while German advances continue toward Bordeaux and the Maginot Line despite Petain’s ceasefire.

Paris France Hitler Mussolini Henri Philippe Petain Fuehrer I] Duce Germany Poland Holland Belgium Europe Petain Bordeaux

Berlin Reports Oil Tanks On Thames Bombed

Berlin reports that oil tanks in the Thames estuary were bombed and severely damaged by German planes during night raids on England. German sources claim Cherbourg and Rennes captured, Loire crossing near Orleans and Nevers, and Nancy occupied as advances continue toward Lyon. Seven civilians were killed in Cologne in the same attack.

Berlin Thames England Cherbourg Rennes Loire River Orleans Nevers Nancy Lyon Cologne New Castle

Fatal Auto Crash on Highland Heights Hill

Doner Heckathorn aged 66 of R D 5 was killed instantly when struck by an auto driven by Jack Cook 20 of 23 South Mill Street. Passenger Charles Hoagland 27 of 707 Cumberland Avenue was injured and taken to Jameson Memorial hospital with bruises and lacerations. The incident occurred near Miller’s Pond on a left turn as Cook descended the hill from Buffalo. police cited steering failure.

Doner Heckathorn Jack Cook South Mill Street Highland Heights Charles Hoagland Cumberland Avenue Cook Jameson Memorial Hospital William Flucker T. F. Nugent Buffalo Heckathorn Miller’s Pond New Castle

Death notices for Demer J. Heckathorn and Mrs John M Watson

Demer J. Heckathorn aged 65 of Highland Heights R D 5 died. Mrs John M Watson of 332 Highland Avenue also listed in death notices.

Demer J. Heckathorn Highland Heights R. D John M. Watson Highland Avenue

Dean Held For Grand Jury In Sister-In-Law Murder

Arthur Dean, 34, charged with killing his sister-in-law Helen Nasal, 28, on June 14, was held without bail after a preliminary hearing before Alderman O H P Green. The case moves to the September session of the grand jury for further action. Assistant DA Leroy K Donaldson called two witnesses. Continuous on page two. IN NEW CASTLE.

Arthur Dean Helen Nasal O. H. P. Green Howard C. Harper Robert A. Klare Harper Leroy K. Donaldson

German Plot Against Soviet Ties Baltic States to Lithuania Latvia

Soviet spokesman told International News Service that a far reaching German plot against Soviet Russia in the Baltic states and Finland forced the USSR to seize military control of Lithuania Latvia and Estonia. Germany financed and inspired the conspiracy, prompting desperate Soviet measures to counter possible Nazi aggression.

James E. Brown International News Service London Russia Baltic States Finland U.S.S.R Lithuania Latvia Esthenia Germany Soviet Union

German Planes Hit British Isles In Major Raid

German planes attacked widely across England in the largest raid so far, with about 100 aircraft taking part. Eleven killed and 14 injured initially, later reports say 14 killed and 16 injured as bombs fell over East Anglia and other regions.

Charles A. Smith London Winston Churchill Britain British Isles England East Anglia New Castle

Almira Home Board Reports Endowment Growth at Meeting

Almira Home board met Tuesday at the home to review finances. An endowment fund now totals 187159 dollars and 29 cents. Forty one residents live at the home, according to the inmate committee report by Mrs Ray Robison. Mrs H L Gor was noted in the update.

Almira Home Thomas Irwin Franklin H. C. Harper Ray Robison H. L. Gor

Monroe Doctrine warns Germany and Italy over western hemisphere

The United States, via Secretary of State Hull, tells Germany and Italy the Monroe Doctrine remains in force and applies to their actions in the western hemisphere. Embassies in Berlin and Rome conveyed the message with wording aligned to the congressional joint resolution. Britain France and Holland are notified of the warning to the Axis powers.

Washington United States Germany Italy Hull Berlin Rome Congress

Lewis Speech Surprises GOP Platform Makers

Labor leader John L. Lewis shocks Republican platform makers by blasting the New Deal and praising Herbert Hoover while addressing the platform committee in Philadelphia. Delegates hear debates over Taft Dewey and Willkie standings as Landon named foreign policy chair with a flexible non intervention stance planned.

Griffing Bancroft JR International News Service Philadolphia John L. Lewis Roosevelt Herbert Hoover Lewis A. F William Green Ohio Taft New York Thomas E. Dewey Wendell Willkie Vandenberg Michigan Alfred M. Landon Kansas

United States vows to suppress Nazi coup south of Rio Grande

Washington reports the United States will use vigorous action in suppressing any Nazi coup south of the Rio Grande after consultations with Pan American states. The move accompanies the good will mission of cruisers Quincy and Wichita carrying marines, with possible replacements and contingents readied for rapid deployment. A new foreign service division of about 15,000 marines was announced to staff east and west coast stations.

United States Rio Grande Joseph H. Baird International News Service Washington International New South American Quincy Wichita

France and Allies Face Uneasy Armistice Prospects

France has not yet secured an armistice as emissaries are appointed and fighting persists. The United States warns Italy and Germany to respect the Monroe Doctrine and to refrain from claiming Western Hemisphere territory. Rome reports harsh peace terms for France while colonial possessions may join Britain in a broader European balance.

International News Service France Rome Berlin Europe Republic United States Cordell Hull Italy Germany Congress Hull Atlantic Ocean Europe Popolo di Roma

Nazi Drive in France Pressed as War Communique Reports Losses

Berlin reports continued violent air attacks on British airfields and oil bases along with relentless assaults on the French army. The German communique says French defense forces are dissolving more and more as motorized troops advance toward Cherbourg and Bay in New Castle.

International News Service Berlin Cher

Huge Navy Plan Approved by President

President Roosevelt approved a 200 ship naval expansion worth 4 billion dollars to create a navy stronger than Germany Italy and Japan combined. The bill rushed through the House Naval Affairs committee may be taken up in the House tomorrow, with officials saying it aligns with the president’s financial program. The mobilization of youth and a 9 billion dollar rearment program are advancing rapidly in Congress.

Washington Roosevelt United States Germany Italy Japan House Naval Affairs Committee Bureau of the Budget Tam Vinson ‘D) Ga Congress New Castle

Radio Operators Must Be Citizens

The federal communications commission ordered about 100,000 radio operators to prove citizenship by affidavits fingerprints and photographs by August 15. This includes 50,000 amateurs and applies to commercial operators as well. The move targets the so called fifth column movement.

Washington Federal Communications Commission Commission

Rumor Campaign About G Men In New Castle

The article notes a wave of rumors claiming G men are in New Castle making arrests for anti government activity. It warns reputable locals and WWI veterans may be implicated by false accusations and urges caution to avoid harming innocent people amid possible secret service inquiries.

Times New Castle Purto G-Men

Britain and Japan Reach End to Tientsin Controversy

London reports an agreement signed in Tokyo ending the Tientsin controversy after talks between Japanese foreign minister Hachiro Arita and British ambassador Sir Robert Craigie. Details will be published soon.

International News Service London Great Britain Japan Tientsin Tokyo Hachiro Arita Robert Craigie

Adopting a Friendly Pooch Seeks Forever Home

A small black and white dog with a brown touch, described as friendly, wanders and lobbies for companionship. The narrator notes the pet-like behavior of tail wagging, playful runs, and pleading eyes while mentioning the warm eighty-three degree weather.

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